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A review on phycological studies with special emphasis on Kashmir Himalayan Valley: Algal Biodiversity

Javeed Ahmad Lone, Farooq Ahmad Lone, Ratna Suseela Mekhla

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The present communication has documented the role of different researchers regarding the biological diversity of freshwater algal species representing various groups and distributed in diverse freshwater habitats around the globe and in India with special emphasis on Kashmir valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

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Algae, Biodiversity, Distribution, Fresh water, Kashmir valley

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